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July 2020: CODE reports that the Southwark resturant is expanding downstairs into the Native space, to add 40 more seats and an outdoor terrace.

Harden's says

'Proper' Algarvian cuisine - the grilled, piri-piri seasoned 'chicken frango' familiar to many who holiday in Portugal - has arrived at London Bridge, along with regional charcuterie, octopus rice and pasteis de nata, plus natural Portuguese wines. The first floor dining space is a destination in itself, with vaulted ceilings, huge windows and a skylight. Arcade Food Theatre at the bottom of the Centrepoint tower has a sibling stall, called Casita do Frango.

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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Nando’s eat your heart out”, say fans of the “real” Portuguese peri-peri grilled chicken “and very tasty sides” at this “fun if busy, busy, busy” (to the point of being “overwhelming”) duo near Borough Market and Shoreditch (of which the former is by far the most commented-on). It’s backed by MJMK (who also run Kol, Lisbetoa et al) and a first central London branch seating 200 is set to open in 2022 in Mayfair’s Heddon Street.

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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Grilled chicken is the centrepiece” (frango means chicken in Portuguese) and is done in three different ways: peri peri, lemon, and garlic-and-oregano – at this “buzzing”, airy and artfully converted yearling, not far from Borough Market. “Sides, salads and especially the custard tarts are of a very high standard too, and service, like the room, is bright and cheery”. A sibling stall is now open in Centre Point’s Arcade Food Theatre, see also.

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Casa do Frango Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Casa do Frango Restaurant in SE1, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Casa do Frango restaurant.
Sam P
Keeping it simple, the menu delivers tremen...
Reviewed 5 months, 1 day ago

"Keeping it simple, the menu delivers tremendous value. It really is the best roast chicken in town, or at least certainly at this price point. The airy space, bedecked with plants, is always bustling without feeling crowded at lunchtimes."

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Matthew C
very good value...
Reviewed 11 months, 3 days ago

"very good value"

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£7.00 £10.00 £5.00 £4.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £23.00
Filter Coffee £2.00
Extras  
Service 12.50%
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm
Thursday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm
Friday12 pm‑11 pm
Saturday12 pm‑11 pm
Sunday12 pm‑10 pm

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